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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.20, 369.63 and 264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.20, 369.63 and 264.42 is: 364.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.20 : 369.63 = 264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.20/369.63 = 264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.20x = 369.63 × 264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.20x = 97,737.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,737.56/268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.42

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